➀ Avowed is the biggest first-party Xbox game for 2025; ➁ The RPG was developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released on Microsoft's console and PC; ➂ The game's director, Carrie Patel, confirms that Xbox executives are happy with the player numbers; ➃ No concrete sales data was provided, but the studio and Microsoft levels are pleased with the game's reception.
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➀ Xbox测试版用户报告称，最新更新导致游戏机重置至出厂设置，删除了配置文件和快速恢复数据；
➁ 报告显示，Alpha和Alpha Skip-Ahead两个测试层级均受到影响；
➂ 用户在Reddit上表达了对这一问题的担忧，并建议其他测试版用户谨慎更新。
➀ A reputable Call of Duty leaker has revealed that the 2026 release of the franchise is reportedly being developed for the next Xbox.
➁ The new game is titled 'Modern Warfare IV' and is in development for the next generation Xbox console.
➂ The leaker mentions that if 'Call of Duty: Warzone' doesn't attract players with the Verdansk update, there won't be a 'Warzone 3'.
➀ Microsoft has announced the upcoming removal of several games from the Xbox Game Pass library; ➁ The list includes notable titles like Yakuza 5 and 6, Lies of P, and SpongeBob Squarepants Battle for Bikini Bottom; ➂ The games are set to leave the service on March 15th.
➀ Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with new and returning titles, including Avowed and EA Sports F1 24; ➁ A number of games are set to leave the service on February 28th, such as F1 22, Gris, and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty; ➂ The article invites readers to share their thoughts on Avowed and which departing games they plan to complete.
➀ Microsoft has concluded the Xbox Developer Direct and announced the date for the upcoming Xbox Showcase.
➁ The event will feature new collaborations and titles from developers such as Playstack, including a new card game inspired by indie and AAA games.
➂ Confirmed studios participating in the ID@Xbox Showcase include Playstack, Thunder Lotus, Curve, and more. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch.
➀ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest major first-party release from Xbox Game Studios, has surpassed 4 million players; ➁ The game was made available on Game Pass, which may not reflect actual sales figures; ➂ The game is set to come to PlayStation this year, and its performance on the platform is yet to be seen.
➀ Xbox Game Pass set a new quarterly revenue record in Holiday 2024, potentially exceeding $1 billion.
➁ Call of Duty Black Ops 6 contributed significantly to the increase in Game Pass subscriptions.
➂ Xbox Game Pass revenue surpassed Xbox hardware revenue during the Holiday 2024 period.
➀ Xbox hardware revenue dropped to its second-lowest point in the last decade during the holiday 2024 period.
➁ Despite the drop, it is not necessarily bad news for Microsoft as Xbox hardware is sold at a loss.
➂ The reduced hardware sales could indicate a shift towards focusing more on content and services.
➀ Microsoft is looking forward to supporting Nintendo with the games they have; ➁ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, expressed his admiration for Nintendo's innovation; ➂ Microsoft is contractually obligated to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo systems; ➃ A number of Xbox exclusives have been brought to Switch in recent years.
➀ Microsoft has revealed the best-selling Xbox games of 2024, highlighting top titles across various categories such as Store Rating, Player Engagement, Daily Active Users, and Units Sold. The list includes popular games like 'The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria', 'Star Wars Outlaws', and '7 Days to Die'. ➁ The Xbox Excellence Awards honor the studios behind the most loved games of the year. ➂ The data reflects the performance of games across the industry, even though the list is not in any particular order.
➀ Microsoft's Xbox strategy is shifting towards multi-platform releases following its $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
➁ Xbox plans to release first-party titles on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including DOOM: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones.
➂ Xbox head Phil Spencer suggests Starfield may also reach PS5, reflecting a broader strategy to expand Xbox's game library across platforms.
➀ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirms plans to release Xbox games on the upcoming Switch 2 console; ➁ The Switch 2 is expected to have larger and redesigned Joy-Con controllers and a larger display; ➂ Backward compatibility with some Switch 1 titles is confirmed, and Xbox titles might be ported to the new console.
➀ Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discusses the future of Xbox, emphasizing the importance of hardware capabilities and supporting creators across platforms.
➁ Spencer expresses excitement about upcoming games and aims for long-term success for Xbox and its teams.
➂ He highlights Xbox's commitment to its own hardware while allowing games on other platforms.
➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 is outperforming PlayStation 4 sales since launch.
➁ Xbox Series is lagging behind Xbox One in terms of sales.
➂ Video game hardware sales have declined by 25% compared to 2023.
➀ Microsoft's Developer Direct showcased a surprise announcement of a new Ninja Gaiden game; ➁ The game, Ninja Gaiden 4, is set to release later this year; ➂ Developed by PlatinumGames and Team Ninja, it will be published by Xbox Games Studios and available on Game Pass.
➀ Xbox unveiled its gaming lineup for the first half of 2025 at the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
➁ The event included announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, a graphical remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages.
➂ Multiple games were given release dates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, 2025, and Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025.
➀ Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library with new/returning titles; ➁ A total of 14 games are dropping over the next week; ➂ Titles include 'Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders', 'Flock', 'Gigantic: Rampage Edition', and more; ➃ Some games will be leaving the service at the end of the month.
➀ Microsoft has announced a new translucent red 'Pulse Cipher' Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller; ➁ The controller features a throwback translucent design reminiscent of the PS2/Xbox era; ➂ It is set to arrive in early February and is priced at £69.99.
➀ Microsoft's Xbox console sales dropped by nearly 50% in 2024; ➁ Xbox ranked third in console sales, behind PS5 and Switch, with the largest decline in unit sales; ➂ EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game in Europe for 2024.